How far is Hillsmere Shores, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Hillsmere Shores, MD to Frederick, MD is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.44 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.97 mi
94.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.37 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsmere Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsmere Shores
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsmere Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Hillsmere Shores
35.9 mi
00h 37m
To Frederick
34.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsmere Shores and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsmere Shores and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsmere Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillsmere Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

    758 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsmere Shores and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.5 mi · 53%
I 97 North
17 mi · 24%
Baltimore Beltway
8.88 mi · 13%
Forest Drive
2.42 mi · 3%
Aris T Allen Boulevard
1.76 mi · 3%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 37m from Hillsmere Shores
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsmere Shores to Frederick?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Hillsmere Shores and 34.5 miles from Frederick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hillsmere Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsmere Shores and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.91 km).

Hillsmere Shores

#1 Hillsmere Shores

Unincorporated community

Population2,872
Coordinates38.9401100, -76.4949600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsmere Drive (-76.495454, 38.940016)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsmere Shores and Frederick. The current time is 08:24:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.